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There is no I in Team – Using Video Conferencing for Unified Team Communication

At a young age the importance of teamwork is etched into our brains. As we grow older and enter the workforce the lessons we learned earlier in life are put to the test. Successful businesses are built by a team effort, but what happens when those teams are spread across the globe?

Smart businesses don’t see this as a roadblock; instead they equip themselves with the tools needed to continue team communication and collaboration without geographical barriers. Web-based video conferencing is rapidly becoming the tool of choice for worldwide businesses looking to strengthen and unify their teams.

The acronym for T.E.A.M. is Together Everyone Achieves More! With web-based video conferencing, teams are given the opportunity to work together at anytime and from anywhere, ultimately leading to overall business success. Here are some ways this can be accomplished:

Build Team Synergy –
Team building can be accomplished in many different ways. It doesn’t necessarily mean long weekend company retreats. Team building can be accomplished through video conferencing. If a team member is off task, holding impromptu meetings can quickly put everyone on the same page and increase overall productivity.

Introduce New Team Members –
When a new team member starts, video conferencing is a great way to introduce them to the rest of the staff, especially those who are remotely located. Holding an online introduction session lets team members see who they are working with and allows them to get comfortable with each other.

Communicate and Collaborate –
Communication is extremely important between employees, especially when those employees don’t work together on a daily basis. Video conferencing provides a platform for easy communication and collaboration.

Project Management –
Rather than traveling from location to location, web video conferencing gives project managers the ability to communicate remotely with their teams. This allows project managers to stay on top of every phase in the development process and provide support to those who may need an extra boost.

Conduct Virtual Brainstorming Sessions –
Providing an online space for staff members to brainstorm together is a key tool in a successful business. Brainstorming sessions via web video conferencing allow team members to work together in real time to come up with new solutions to problems.

For businesses looking to unite teams and boost company productivity, web video conferencing is the way to go, especially when their teams are separated and don’t get a chance to interact with each other on a daily basis.